China announces textile recycling targets - Ecotextile News
WEBApr 13, 2022 · BEIJING - China has reportedly announced a plan to be recycling a quarter of the country's textile waste into two million tonnes of new fibre a year by 2025 as part of its climate change targets. The country sees the move as part of its bid to peak its carbon emissions by the end of the decade and become carbon neutral by 2060 - a decade later ...
Consultation opens on European PEF proposals
WEBJul 8, 2021 · BRUSSELS - Proposals to create a Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) system to measure the environmental impact of apparel and footwear products sold within the European Union have gone out to public consultation. The PEF Technical Secretariat of key industry players, including H&M, Decathlon, Zara …
First industrial textile sorting system launched
WEBNov 17, 2020 · MALMÖ – The world's first industral scale automated textile sorting system is now in operation in Malmö, Sweden, where backers hope it will revolutionise textile recycling in the country and create new markets for textile waste. Called Siptex (Swedish Innovation Platform for Textile Sorting), the 30 metre machine, at the plant of the Sysav ...
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Four Paws ranks brands on mulesing commitments
WEBMar 31, 2021 · LONDON – Animal rights group Four Paws has ranked 38 leading apparel brands based on their commitments to banning the controversial practice of mulesing within their supply chains. Rankings range from ‘mulesing-free champions’ including Patagonia and Ortovox to ‘black sheep’ Max Mara and Escada.
Gore expands use of PFAS-free membrane - News
WEBSep 22, 2022 · ELKTON - Outdoor fabric manufacturer Gore has announced the expansion of the use of its new PFAS-free waterproof membrane to more Gore-Tex products for the autumn/winter season. Launched a year ago, Gore's expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane was developed to replace potentially harmful PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in ...
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Report highlights unethical denim supply chain
WEBOct 5, 2023 · NEW YORK - Unethical purchasing practices by brands and retailers are continuing to impact on workers in the global denim supply chain, according to a new report. The Ethical Denim Council (EDC) nonprofit sets out proposals for change in the report which delves into current purchasing practices and their impact on workers.
Backing for 'polyester from food waste' start-up | Materials ...
WEBMay 20, 2021 · TORONTO - Sustainable fashion and biotechnology startup Alt Tex - which seeks to turn food waste into a plastic-free alternative to polyester - has raised CAN$1.5 million (US$1.24m) in a pre-seed funding round. The company aims to use a novel chemical processing to ferment a polyester-like biofibre from post-industrial food waste to create ...
Sustainability made in Hong Kong | Features | News - Ecotextile …
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · Sustainability made in Hong Kong. The H&M Foundation attracted headlines in the industry press recently when it announced that it was entering into a five-year partnership with the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile and Apparel (HKRITA). The non-profit, funded by the owners of Swedish fashion …